Boston News

Michele Bachmann says that Benghazi and 9/11 were God's wrath

Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn, said that the attacks that took place on September 11, and in Benghazi, were judgments from God.

In the Media by Owen Weldon - 7 comments

Accused bomber's widow adds 'terrorism' attorney to legal team

Boston - Katherine Russell, 24, widow of accused Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26, added prominent New York criminal attorney Joshua Dratel to her defense team.

In the Media by Phyllis L. Smith Asinyanbi - 14 comments

4 in 10 Americans willing to give up civil liberties

A recent survey carried out by CNN, Time, and Orc International Survey, found that 4 in 10 Americans are willing to give up civil liberties in the fight against terrorism.

In the Media by Sami Zaatari - 4 comments

Police and FBI at odds over number of cars Boston suspects drove

UPDATE: An April 25th Boston Globe article may resolve the question of the Green Honda at the shootout site. ("Carjack victim recounts his harrowing night")

In the Media by Ralph Lopez - 5 comments

Boston police arrest 3 suspects in connection to Boston attacks

Boston - At least three suspects have been arrested in connection with the Boston bombings, though not too many details were given about the suspects.

In the Media by Sami Zaatari - 4 comments

Sunil Tripathi, missing Brown University student, confirmed dead

Providence - The body found in the water at a Providence, Rhode Island park Tuesday is that of missing Brown University student Sunil Tripathi last seen March 15, local media are reporting.

In the Media by Yukio Strachan

Spanish Consul General in Boston sacked for closing doors

Madrid - Pablo Sánchez-Terán, the Spanish Consul General in Boston, USA, was fired after he decided to shut up shop just 2 hours after the Boston Marathon bombings, because "it was closing time."

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 7 comments

Op-Ed: Boston bombing — Why terror continues

New York - The Patriot's Day, Boston bombing is the latest in a relentless string of events that recommends that we are lagging behind in our potential, and failing to adapt to the information age.

In the Media by Frank Kaufmann - 25 comments

FCC has no problem letting Boston Red Sox player drop the F-bomb

Boston - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) appears to be letting the Boston Red Sox off the hook for fines after player David Ortiz delivered a short passionate speech that included the F word.

In the Media by Owen Weldon

TopFinds: Boston manhunt nabs hiding suspect, Spain's fireball

The Boston bombings prompt a massive manhunt, ending with the capture of 19-year-old Dzhokar Tsarnaev. A stunning fireball soars through the sky over central Spain. A sinkhole swallows three Chicago cars. These are the top stories on Digital Journal.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 3 comments